Silicone Free Lubricant good as Dow Corning 200
Silicone Free Lubricant good as Dow Corning 200
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My company has been using Dow Corning 200 (Silicone based)as an assembly lubricant between a SBR rubber coated disc and an epoxy coated body for a long time (nearly 20 years). I have been charged with finding a silicone free replacement. The parts have an interference fit so finding something that drops the friction "very low" like the D-C 200 is important. The last attempt was with glycerine and was not well recieved (but I do not know why).
FYI-Silicone free is normally a requirement for vendor to the auto industry ("fisheyes" in the paint), our customers do not require it-we are trying to stay ahead of the curve. Doing intenet searches is not yielding much (same with existing suppliers)which surprises me-I would think that a vendor would brag of such a accomplishment.





RE: Silicone Free Lubricant good as Dow Corning 200
Try propylene glycol, although it may be a nutrient too.
Soap & water?
RE: Silicone Free Lubricant good as Dow Corning 200
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RE: Silicone Free Lubricant good as Dow Corning 200
Aaron A. Spearin
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RE: Silicone Free Lubricant good as Dow Corning 200
RE: Silicone Free Lubricant good as Dow Corning 200
You may want to contact Miller-Stephenson, manufacturers and distributors of the "Krytox" family of lubricants, greases and oils. They're hydrophobic, also thermally stable, but based on compounds like polytetrafluoroethylene or perfluoropolyalkyl ether.
Based on your, presumably, lower load condition, products like these should serve you well.
Just ask for Frank in tech support.
Good luck!
William Gunnar
William Gunnar
http://www.IndustrialCoatingsWorld.com
RE: Silicone Free Lubricant good as Dow Corning 200
I agree with the comments about compatibility. Whatever you look at, you should do some swelling/dissolving/heating tests.